Souaibou Marou of Cameroon reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Photo: EPA/Ali Haider.
BREAKING: Orlando Pirates unveil Cameroon striker!
Orlando Pirates have officially completed the signing of Cameroon striker Marou Souaibou from Coton Sport.
Souaibou Marou of Cameroon reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Photo: EPA/Ali Haider.
Orlando Pirates have officially completed the signing of Cameroon striker Marou Souaibou from Coton Sport.
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In a statement released on Thursday, Pirates revealed that Marou will be contracted to them until 2025.
This means the Cameroon international has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with Pirates who have been struggling in front of goal.
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Marou, 22, comes in highly-rated following a successful three-year stint with Coton Sport whom he won two league titles with.
His goalscoring record is what attracted Pirates to Marou who was also named the best player in the Cameroonian league in 2022.
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Marou joins fellow Cameroonian striker Bienvenu Eva Nga at Pirates. The former Chippa United man arrived at the start of the season.
Pirates have already made space for Marou by sending Kwame Peprah on loan to Maritzburg United until the end of the season.
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According to Pirates, Marou joined his new teammates at training on Wednesday but he’s unlikely to feature against Stellenbosch on Sunday due to paperwork.
OFFICIAL: ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN MAROU SOUAIBOU
“Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Souaibou Marou from Coton Sport.
“The 22-year-old has secured a deal that will see him at the club until 2025.
“Marou comes to South Africa on the back of a three-year stint with his former club, Coton Sport, winning two league titles in the process, including Player of the Season award in 2022.
“His form in the Cameroonian league didn’t go unnoticed as he was selected to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad that competed in Qatar.
“The Cameroonian international, who concluded his deal with the club yesterday afternoon, will join his new teammates this morning.”
Orlando Pirates statement
